A philanthropist and entrepreneur, Bidemi Joshua Obayangban (OC General), has organised a football competition for teams across the six local government areas of the southern senatorial district area of Ondo State.
The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Princess Oladuni Odu, and the senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, among other prominent citizens and lovers of sports, will be part of the tournament aimed at ensuring unity and the discovery of football talents in the zone.
In a statement by the Coordinator, O.C. General Foundation, Oluwasegun Akinsuroju, the tournament, which will start on November 15, 2023, will feature teams from the six local government areas in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State.
He added that the sponsor is committed to the discovery and development of talents from the tournaments who will in turn represent Nigeria and play for leading football clubs across the world.
Akinsuroju said that over the years, the foundation has invested in the development and improvement of lives and livelihoods through empowerment, scholarships for indigent students, and community projects.
The statement read, “Winners of the competition, outstanding players, teams, and others shall be handsomely rewarded, including cash worth over N500,000, jerseys, and other worthy incentives.
“Expected at the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition are notable personalities, traditional rulers, and lovers of sports, including the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and the Senator representing Ondo South in the National Assembly, Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim.
“ Member representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jimi Odimayo; Chairman, Ondo state Football Association & Sports Council; Oba Alayeluwa George Babatunde Faduyile, Adegun II, the Abodi of Ikale Land; HRM Oba Williams Akinmusayo Akinlade, the Halujagbo of Aye Kingdom; HRM Oba Adetoye Obatuga, the Jegun of Idepe Okitipupa
“The sponsor, a former Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman of Okitipupa LGA between 2015 and 2016, is reputable for his various humanitarian interventions, philanthropic gestures, and community projects ranging from empowerment programmes for the youth, vulnerable, orphans, women, men, widows, and widowers.
“For the past three years, the “O.C. General Foundation” has been sponsoring “free feeding projects” for the needy, free holiday coaching for indigent students in primary and secondary schools, and providing scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial assistance to the people to cater for health, education, and other necessities.
“His humility and accessibility endear him to the people who acknowledge the impact of his humane disposition, especially those who have made it through his numerous initiatives and programmes.
“For instance, not less than two notable Aye indigenes, Adebusoye Murphy and Adefeyiju Garbon, have had the opportunity to play for international football clubs having participated in the previous editions of his football competitions hosted within the Aye Community.”
“OC General is of the firm conviction that his numerous programmes are targeted at alleviating poverty, youth restiveness, and promoting sports in Ondo State and Nigeria at large, even as he assures that there are loads of plans in the pipeline for his people.”
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